Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of November 9, 2025


Is Happiness the Goal?

"I don't think happiness or unhappiness is the point. In my view, we are pupils in the great school of life. When pain comes, we try to learn from it willingly, and help others learn. When happiness comes, we accept it as a gift, and thank God for it."

As Bill Sees It, p. 306


Upcoming Events


Office News

NEW OFFICE HOURS: The office is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10AM - 3PM. The 1st Saturday of the month we are open from 10AM - 2PM. 4th Tuesday open late 6:30-7PM (before the Intergroup meeting starts at 7PM). To make an appointment during other hours, please email office@nemdaa.org.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Please join the Early Bird Group at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 27th, Thanksgiving Day, for their annual gratitude meeting. Our venue has changed. We will be meeting at The St. Francis de Sales residence at 1120 Blue Ball Road in Elkton. (The Oblates of St. Francis). This is an open meeting; attendees are encouraged to bring family and friends as we celebrate gratitude together. Refreshments are served.

Starting Nov 1st the Morning Reflections Virtual Monday-Friday Meeting has a new Zoom ID # 516 913 8503. Same passcode.

The Freedom Group is in need of members. You can support them and AA by visiting them at the United Methodist Church at 353 Broad St., Perryville, MD on Tuesdays at 7PM.

Came to Believe will not meet on the following dates due to church activities: 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1.

DISTRICT NEWS

November 12th - The next District 30 Monthly Meeting will be at 7PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 880 7034 5340. Passcode: 010635. District 30 is looking for help with food, speakers, and volunteers for their Thanksgiving Alcathon. Please email the office for info or attend the District monthly meeting.

November 14th - The District 11 Monthly Meeting will be held in-person at Bethel Lutheran Church in North East at 6PM. Come support your home group and the district!

INTERGROUP NEWS

Rocky Horror Puppet Show T-shirts are still available for sale at the Office. Long sleeve w/ puppets $25, short sleeve w/ lips $20. $2 candy & $1 soda also available for purchase.

Next Fellowship events:
November 14th: Rock n Bowl, Harford Lanes in Aberdeen at 7PM, online signups $10 down. LAST DAY to signup Nov 9th
December 14th: NFL Watch Party, Ravens vs Bengals at the Aberdeen American Legion with it's own private entrance and separate hall, tickets on sale soon. More to follow!

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

Message from the General Manager at GSO:
Gratitude & Seasons Greetings

Va. Area Committee August 2026 Convention $20 early registration now open! See flyer for details.

 

Institutions Committee

The Committee is still seeking help to coordinate Cecil County commitments. For details please email kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

District 28 elections will be held again on November 17th. Vacant positions include: District Committee Member (DCM), Alternate DCM, Treasurer, and Secretary. Please click HERE to see how/when to attend their next hybrid Monthly Meeting and be of service! Lack of assistance will disconnect the District from Area 29.

The November 2025 Final Conference Report Review
Sunday Night schedules and October recordings are available in the FCRR folder. Please share the attached flyers with your AA friends and network, everyone is warmly invited to join us! Spanish interpreters needed for the FCRR recordings please email AA.FCRR@gmail.com to be of service.


Answering Service

November 10 - November 16 Living the Steps   
November 17 - November 23 Happy Hour   
November 24 - November 30 Joppa 12 Step   
December 1 - December 7 Good News Group   

You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org


Anniversaries

09 November
Dominic B Williams Street Group 1 year   
Hunter S Good News Group 5 years   
Morgan J Sunday Morning NOW 10 years   
Rich H Delta Big Book 3 years   
11 November
Alex M Forest Hill Tuesday Night 3 years   
Krystyn W Sisters of Sobriety - open to all 6 years   
Larry O Sober by the Bay 30 years   
Mitch B Sober by the Bay 30 years   
12 November
Kim G Joppa 12 Step 7 years   
Neil H Rule 62 15 years   
13 November
Kathie J Bel Air Women’s Big Book 2 years   
Lisa B Came to Believe 11 years   
14 November
Donny I Forest Hill Friday Night 34 years   
15 November
Matt E Early Bird Group 7 years   
16 November
Caleb C Williams Street Group 2 years   
17 November
Steve P Rising Sun Group 2 years   
18 November
Curtis J Mann House Noon 1 year   
Erin W Bel Air Women's Group - open to all 3 years   
20 November
Carter K Caring and Sharing 1 year   
Harry V North East 12 & 12 3 years   
Jeff W One Day at a Time 12 years   
Tom F North East 12 & 12 1 year   
21 November
Mary W Sobriety on Friday 2 years   
22 November
Doug H New Beginnings 27 years   
23 November
Jen W SOS Group 7 years   
Michael M Williams Street Group 2 years   
24 November
Becky P Swan Group - closed 12 years   
Carly C Cut It Out 5 years   
Sean P Sobriety on Friday 1 year   
25 November
Nick C Solution for Living 3 years   
Shannon S Sisters of Sobriety - open to all 9 years   
Tony M Sober by the Bay 14 years   
26 November
Anthony Z Rule 62 4 years   
Mike K Joppa 12 Step 4 years   
28 November
Greg H Forest Hill Friday Night 10 years   
John P Sobriety on Friday 35 years   
29 November
Kelly T New Beginnings 17 years   
Kris D Fallston Early Saturday Group 12 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 353  

Final Thought:

"Man is supposed to think, and act. He wasn't made in God's image to be an automation."

As Bill Sees It, p. 55


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498